1997 Thelema Mountain Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
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Score 87/100 · Drink 2004-2010, Pierre Rovani, Apr 2001
Readers will enjoy the eucalyptus and freshly ground coffee aromas and flavors of Thelema's 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon. This powerful, in-your-face Cabernet is firmly structured, tannic, and expressive. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2010. Importer: Cape Classics, New York, NY; Tel. (212) 686-1300.
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88
88/100
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89
89/100
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
87
87/100
Pierre Rovani
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89 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 89/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Red-ruby. Blackberry, cassis, bitter chocolate and eucalyptus on the nose. Thick, ripe and deep, with bright acids giving the subtly complex dark berry flavors lovely delineation. Still rather high-pitched and in need of bottle aging, but structured to age. Finishes with firm but smooth tannins.
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